Gap Adventures Resumes Tour Operations in Japan

Toronto, Canada, June 26, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Gap Adventures, the world’s adventure travel leader, will resume tour operations in Japan beginning July 1, 2011.

“The security and safety of our travellers and staff is our top priority,” says Julie FitzGerald, Gap Adventures’ Asia Destination Manager. “Based on information from our team of experts in the region, we are confident about operating tours in Japan again.

“Tourism is a significant industry for the region, which has the power to stimulate local economies, empower local businesses, and ultimately create a positive impact,” adds FitzGerald. “Many people in Japan rely on tourism for their livelihood.”

From Tokyo’s pulsing nightlife and traditions in Kyoto, to the culinary masterpieces in Osaka and the impressive castle atop Mount Katsuyama, Japan is a captivating country, entrenched in beauty, culture and history.

“We’re excited to continue to step off the tourist track with travellers worldwide who want to experience the real Japan,” says FitzGerald. “Witnessing traditional Geisha life and attending a private party in a former teahouse are examples of the rare, authentic and exclusive experiences we offer.”

Gap Adventures has extensive experience operating adventure tours in Japan. Popular trips include:

• Roam Japan
• Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo
• Japan Express: Tokyo to Osaka
• Discover Japan
• Classic Japan

For a limited time, Gap Adventures is offering the following promotions:

Roam Japan (AJRJ)
Book by June 30th and receive 15% off of this authentic seven-day adventure through three of Japan’s most exciting yet diverse cities. Experiencing modern Tokyo, traditional Kyoto, and the culinary masterpieces of Osaka, this trip is perfect for those who want to explore Japan’s delicate balance of tradition and convenience.
Promo Code: AJRJ15
Travel by December 31, 2011

Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo (AJJR)
Take advantage of the 20% discount and book while there is still availability on the exciting nine-day Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo excursion departing August 1st or 29th. From Buddhist monks of Koyasan to the high rollers of Tokyo, capture the many faces of Japan on this condensed tour through Japan beginning in Osaka. Savour the region’s culinary delicacies and the beautiful views at Mt Fuji.

For more information or a complete list of Japan tours, visit http://www.gapadventures.com/travel-guide/japan/ or www.gapadventures.com.

About Gap Adventures
Gap Adventures is a world leader in the adventure travel industry offering small group adventures on all seven continents and beyond to more than 100,000 global travelers annually. The award-winning trips, which focus on culture, nature and active travel, are ideal for those with a sense of adventure – people who want to leave the beaten path and authentically immerse themselves in a local culture or environment to experience the real world in a sustainable manner. Demonstrating its ongoing cultural, social and economic commitment to responsible tourism, Gap Adventures established the Planeterra Foundation, as a way the company and its travellers can give back to the communities visited. For more information, please visit www.gapadventures.com and www.planeterra.org.

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